American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Bobtail	Ragamuffin	Russian Blue
Origins	United States	United States	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	74	57	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair	Cherubim	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue cat?	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between American Bobtail, Ragamuffin and Russian Blue coats?	Long Hair	Medium-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Square	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Wide-set	Round	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Bobtail	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Average

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys interactive play	Moderate, affectionate and calm	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Moderate	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Poor

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Playful Interactive	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Moderate	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	11-15 years	12-16 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue cat?	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue?	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Easy

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Trills and chirps	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, gets along well with other pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Intelligent and playful	Gentle and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Short tail, expressive movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	High
Play Style	Social Playful Energetic	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Playful	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	No data available	Difficult to Train: Ragamuffin cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Intelligent	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue?	High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Bobtail or Ragamuffin or Russian Blue?	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

American Bobtail vs Ragamuffin vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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